Model Programs

Crafton Leadership Academy for Student Success (CLASS)

Contributing Consortia: Feather River Adult Education Consortium

The Crafton Leadership Academy for Student Success (CLASS) is a comprehensive, five-week summer bridge program designed to support adult school graduates in successfully transitioning to college-level coursework at Crafton Hills College (CHC). CLASS provides a holistic experience that integrates academic instruction, career and college readiness, social-emotional learning, and exposure to postsecondary pathways. Read the full story to learn how this initiative is transforming lives.


Learn more about the Crafton Leadership Academy for Student Success (CLASS) model program and visit the Advancing California Adult Education website to view other Model Programs throughout California.

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Join us at the statewide conference in San Diego, hosted by the Southern Section of CCAE April 30th-May 2nd.


Register today to advance your professional development and network with California's Adult Education community

The conference will feature dynamic workshops, keynote speakers, and engaging breakout sessions tailored to address the evolving needs of adult education professionals. Don’t miss this chance to connect with colleagues and build lasting professional relationships in sunny San Diego!

Save the date and join us for the Noncredit Institute in person in San Jose Thu, Apr 30 2026, 1pm - Fri, May 1 2026, 5pm.

This statewide gathering will bring together faculty, administrators, and practitioners to explore how colleges can sustain, strengthen, and expand noncredit programming on their campuses. Sessions will address topics central to noncredit education, including curriculum development and approval processes, strategies for building institutional support and visibility for noncredit programs, alignment with credit pathways and workforce initiatives, and approaches to serving the diverse populations who benefit most from noncredit offerings.



The institute welcomes participation from faculty teaching in noncredit programs, noncredit coordinators, curriculum specialists, academic senate leaders, and administrators committed to advancing noncredit education. Attendees will leave with practical tools and renewed connections to colleagues engaged in this work throughout the state. 

The CCCCIO is looking forward to seeing you at our Spring 2026 Conference in Burlingame April 6 – April 10, 2026.

Register Now! The CCCCIO will serve as a champion of student success, with commitment to student access, equity, and diversity. April 6-7 (Pre-Conference) and April 8-10 (Main Conference)

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable educational journey at the 2026 CASAS National Summer Institute, June 15 - 18, 2026 hosted at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, California.

This year’s Institute is your passport to explore a rich landscape of over 150 sessions—from hands-on training workshops and interactive labs to panel discussions and more. Whether you’re an adult educator, workforce development leader, or community partner, this is your opportunity to strengthen collaborations, build innovative partnerships,

and discover tools that drive real impact in the workplace and beyond.



Pack your curiosity—this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and create lasting change together!